Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson said he is considering extending the ongoing 90-day pork ban amid concerns over the African swine fever. According to the governor, an extension is being mulled as the entry of imported pork from nations not affected by African swine fever will be banned, especially if they passed through the …
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NPA hideout captured in Himamaylan City
A suspected New People’s Army (NPA) hideout was captured yesterday morning by the elements of the Philippine Army 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) in Himamaylan City’s Barangay Buenavista. Information provided by the 303rd Infantry Brigade (303IB) said 62IB sent the 31st Division Reconnaissance Company after receiving reports from residents regarding insurgent presence. A gun battle ensued …
MassKara Festival 2019 BTAO announces road closures
There will be several road closures across Bacolod City following the official opening of this year’s MassKara Festival, which begins today and runs until October 27. Based on the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) traffic scheme for this year’s observance, a road closure will be implemented in the downtown area. According to BTAO head, Police …
Fall armyworm infestation affecting Negros Occidental cornfields
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to the Negros Occidental Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, around six hectares of cornfields are affected by the ongoing fall armyworm infestation. Department head, Atty. Japhet Masculino, said, based on reports provided by city and municipal agriculturists, four areas are currently experiencing an impact from the infestation. La Carlota …
Former insurgency official shot dead in Talisay City
A former Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) official was shot dead yesterday morning by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Talisay City’s Barangay E. Lizares. Police identified the fatality as 44-year-old Jicky ‘Ka Maitan’ Casipe, a resident of the city’s Barangay Dos Hermanas. Talisay City police lead investigator, Police Master Sergeant Rihael Trujillo, said, based on their …
Saturday is World Teachers’ Day
UNESCO recognizes every October 5 as World Teachers’ Day, which observes the 1966 signing of the International Labour Organization/UNESCO recommendation on the status of teachers. According to UNESCO, “This recommendation sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers and standards for their initial preparation and further education, recruitment, employment, and teaching and learning conditions.” …
Lawmaker suggests sugar importation could lead to ‘unrest’ in Negros
Members of the Negros Occidental delegation to the House of Representatives came out against the Department of Finance’s proposal recommending sugar liberalization, or the deregulation of sugar importation, with Abang Lingkod partylist Rep. Stephen Paduano claiming such a move would cause “unrest.” “Sugar liberalization will further hinder the growth of small farms and could aggravate …
39 homes in Barangay 31 marked for demolition
CLO: Eviction notices sent since 2016 By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga According to Barangay 31 Captain German Bullolaza, the Bacolod City Legal Office (CLO) City Enforcement Team will be demolishing 39 homes in the neighborhood. He noted, on September 30, the CLO served a final notice the owners of the illegal structures, informing them they …
P100M in loan funding approved for Iloilo farmers
The Iloilo Provincial Board recently approved a P100 million supplemental budget, which will be distributed in the form of loans for farmers as a means of assistance amid the reportedly low prices of palay, or rice. “We want to help small farmers who cannot access the price of the National Food Authority due to high …
Toboso vice mayor resigns
By Dominique Gabriel G. Bañaga After nearly months into his term, Toboso Vice Mayor Edgar Bartolome announced his resignation. Citing “personal business conflicts,” his resignation was effective September 30, 2019. Mayor Richard Jaojoco said he is “saddened” by the development and noted, “He was doing well in his job.” “I am also confident that [Municipal …